Curriculum Vitae

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Objective

To continue learning, enjoying scientific challenges, creating added value, and being involved with sharp researchers and knowledgeable professionals in order to contribute to a shared success.

Education

Ph.D. in Medical Science

Sep. 2021 – May 2025

University of Toronto, Toronto, ON

Thesis: “Non-invasive MRI-based Pipelines for Pediatric Low-Grade Gliomas Molecular Biomarker Identification and Beyond Using Machine Learning”

Courses:
  • Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
  • Medical Imaging
  • Learning from Data - Introduction to Study Design and Statistical Analysis Methods
  • Introduction to Computational Biostatistics with R
  • Biostatistics in a Nut Shell
  • Quantitative Applications for Data Analysis
  • Collaborative Specialization (Ph.D.) in Genome Biology and Bioinformatics (official University of Toronto add-on program)

MicroMasters in Statistics and Data Science

Apr. 2019 – Sep. 2020

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA, USA

Courses:
  • Probability-The Science of Uncertainty and Data
  • Fundamentals of Statistics
  • Data Analysis: Statistical Modeling and Computation in Applications
  • Machine Learning with Python: from Linear Models to Deep Learning

MEng. in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Jan. 2018 – Feb. 2019

University of Western Ontario, London, ON

Thesis: “Application of Machine Learning Techniques for Predicting the Quality of Enhanced Speech”

Courses:
  • Machine Learning
  • Engineering Planning and Project Management
  • Engineering Business
  • Random Signals and Adaptive Filtering
  • Computer Arithmetic
  • Digital Modulation and Coding
  • Wireless Communication
  • Sensor Networks and Embedded Systems

M.Sc. in Ship Design Architecture

Sep. 2011 – Sep. 2013

Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

B.Sc. in Information Technology

Sep. 2010 – Jul. 2014

Payam-E-Nour University, Tehran, Iran

B.Sc. in Ship Building Engineering

Sep. 2007 – Jul. 2011

Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran

Honors and Awards

  • Innovation Award, Medical Innovators’ Challenge, Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation, 2025 (500,000$)
  • Reynolds Postdoctoral Fellowship, Dalhousie University (130,000 CAD), 2025
  • 3rd Place Winner, IMI Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Poster Competition, 2024-2025
  • Finalist (top 5), IMI Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Competition, 2024-2025
  • Institute of Medical Science Open Fellowship, University of Toronto (5,000$), 2024/2025
  • Conference Grant (School of Graduate Studies, University of Toronto) (1330$), 2024
  • T-CAIREM Trainee Rounds (100 CAD), 2024
  • ESNR-Springer Award in the field of diagnostic neuroradiology (1,000€), 2024
  • 2nd Place Winner, IMI Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Competition, 2023-2024 (10,000$)
  • RTC Travel Award (1,000$), 2024
  • University Of Toronto Grant – Utaps (8730$), 2024
  • Graduate Student Supplement, (674$), 2024
  • University Of Toronto Fellowship - Institute of Medical Science (5,000$), 2024
  • Conference Grant (School of Graduate Studies, University of Toronto) (350$), 2023
  • Exceptional Trainee Award (Neuroscience and Mental Health) (500$), 2023
  • Graduate Student Supplement (674$), 2023
  • University Of Toronto Grant – Utaps (855$), 2023
  • Harvard Medical School Online Courses, 75% tuition waiver, (750 USD), 2023
  • Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) (15,000$), 2023
  • Best oral presentation, “Technical Considerations for Developing Machine Learning Pipelines for Pediatric Low-Grade Neuroepithelial Tumors Molecular Subtype Identification”, SickKids Hospital, Neurosciences and Mental Health (NMH) Program Retreat, June 2023
  • MIT EmTech Next Scholarship (900 USD), 2023
  • Finalist (top 5), IMI Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Competition, 2022-2023
  • The Mergelas Family Graduate Student Award (3,300$), 2022
  • Vinbrain Award (25,000$), 2022
  • The Mergelas Family Graduate Student Award (2,500$), 2021
  • Institute of Medical Science (University of Toronto) Entrance Award (2,000$), 2021
  • Ranked 2nd in nationwide University entrance exam in Marine Engineering for PhD. degree, Iran, 2013
  • Ranked 15th in nationwide University entrance exam in Marine Engineering for M.S. degree, Iran 2011
  • Ranked 2nd in nationwide Payam-E-Nour University entrance exam in Information Technology, Iran, 2010
  • High school graduation with honors in Mathematics and Physics, overall GPA of 19.45/20, Tehran, Iran, 2006
  • Full Tuition Fee Scholarship, Danesh High School, Tehran, Iran, 2005
  • Bronze Medal Winner, Team Chess Competitions, Province of Mazandaran, Iran, 2001
  • Gold Medal Winner, Team Chess Competitions, City of Ramsar, Iran, 2001
  • Gold Medal Winner, Individual Chess Competitions, City of Ramsar, Iran, 2001
  • Gold Medal Winner, Team Chess Competitions, City of Ramsar, Iran, 2000
  • Gold Medal Winner, Individual Chess Competitions, City of Ramsar, Iran, 2000
  • Ranked 1st Mathematics Olympiad, City of Tonekabon, Iran, 1999
  • Top student of all years of elementary, middle, and high school (12 years), Iran, 1995-2006

Patents

  • Nano magnetic layer for providing security and performance of wireless networks, Nov 2013 (filed in Iran)
  • Automatic Rapid Tsunami Arrival Warning System, Oct 2013 (filed in Iran)

Licenses

  • P.Eng., Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), Software Engineering
  • PSTAT., American Statistical Association